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Trace

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

Short Effect

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability. This ability cannot copy Flower Gift, Forecast, Illusion, Imposter, Multitype, Trace, Wonder Guard, or Zen Mode.

Pokémon

7 Pokémon, including forms, can have Trace.

Mega Alakazam

#0065 • Slot 1

Psychic

Porygon

#0137 • Slot 1

Normal

Porygon2

#0233 • Slot 1

Normal

Ralts

#0280 • Slot 2

PsychicFairy

Kirlia

#0281 • Slot 2

PsychicFairy

Gardevoir

#0282 • Slot 2

PsychicFairy

Mega Meowstic

#0678 • Slot 1

Psychic
How each game describes Trace, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon's Ability.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

X and Y

The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

Black and White

The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability.

FireRed and LeafGreen

Copies special ability.

Toxic Debris

Transistor

Trace

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

7

As Hidden Ability

0

Introduced

Generation 3

Games with pages

8

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